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The US Air Force (USAF) has extended the suspension of all official fitness testing until 1 October in a bid to reduce the risks of Covid-19 transmission.

Halted in March due to coronavirus outbreak, fitness testing for the USAF was set to resume on 1 June.

In an internal memo, USAF deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services lieutenant general Brian Kelly said: Airmen remain our top priority, and we will ensure their health and safety as we maintain our force readiness posture.

When testing resumes, the airforce will take a systematic approach to reintegrating official physical fitness assessments.

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All policies and procedures should reinforce physical distancing, use of personal protective equipment, airmen health and personal hygiene, and cleaning, sanitising and disinfecting workspaces and common areas.

Following the latest change, commanders are expected to resume fitness assessment of airmen on 1 October, subject to local health conditions and other restrictions.

However, the commanders may choose to further delay the assessment if certain restrictions continue to remain in place.

The US is one of the worst affected countries by the Covid-19 pandemic. As of 26 May, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases has increased to 1.66 million. The death toll has also surged to 98,223.

The USAF has taken a series of steps to support Covid-19 response efforts.

Earlier this month, the military units official auxiliary Civil Air Patrol (CAP) started assisting response efforts in Michigan.

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Gyms: Gyms, fitness centers and pools can open today across Ohio. Julie Washington reports on how businesses have prepared to open their doors, from spacing out equipment to keeping patrons from hanging around after classes.

Jimmy Dimora: Former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora, who is serving his decades-long sentence at a federal prison in Ohio where nine inmates have died from the coronavirus, has tested positive for the virus, reports Eric Heisig. Attorneys have urged the warden at Federal Correctional Institution Elkton several times in recent weeks to release Dimora on home confinement because of his medical ailments, including a weakened immune system. The warden wrote back and said Dimora is not eligible for release.

Subtext: Cleveland.com has started a new, free Subtext account to send coronavirus updates. Every day, the team covering the coronavirus will send three to four updates about the progress of the virus -- confirmed cases of the virus, major cancellations, the latest medical advice, relevant scientific information and more. You can even text us back. Go to https://joinsubtext.com/ohiocoronavirus and enter your phone number. Fill out the form below. Or send a text to 216-279-7784. Did we mention its free?

This Week in the CLE: Will 300 guests really stay socially distant at a wedding reception during the coronavirus pandemic? Were talking wedding logistics on This Week in the CLE, the daily half-hour news podcast on cleveland.com.

MetroHealth raises: MetroHealth will give approximately 4,000 frontline, nonunion workers a 2.25% pay bump for the last 12 pay periods of 2020, as hospital staff continue to fight against the coronavirus pandemic. This isnt the norm in Cleveland for healthcare workers, as hospital systems face economic pressure due to COVID-19, reports Emily Bamforth. At University Hospitals, merit-based pay raises are delayed until the end of the year. At the Cleveland Clinic, merit increases are suspended in 2020 as the system develops a recovery plan.

Telehealth: The coronavirus pushed healthcare systems into the age of the digital house call, and thats unlikely to end anytime soon, reports Emily Bamforth. At a City Club forum, both Cleveland Clinics Dr. Tomislav Mihaljevic and MetroHealths Dr. Akram Boutros say theyve seen patients taking advantage of telemedicine options at an unprecedented rate during the coronavirus pandemic.

New numbers: The Ohio Department of Health reported Monday afternoon that 1,987 people in Ohio are now dead from the novel coronavirus and more than 32,000 have now been infected, Kaylee Remington reports. The numbers include 199 probable deaths and 2,172 probable infections.

Cleveland numbers: Twenty new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Cleveland, Kaylee Remington reports. The total number of coronavirus cases in Cleveland is now at 1,411. There are no new deaths in the city.

Most of the Ohio counties with large numbers of coronavirus deaths are in Northeast Ohio.Rich Exner, cleveland.com

Trends: Ohios deaths reported daily last week were 36, 55, 61, 63, 32, 15 and 29, Rich Exner reports. The numbers can lag several days from the actual date of death and sometimes are reported by the state in clusters.

Cuyahoga numbers: Cuyahoga County had 4,237 coronavirus cases as of Friday. Courtney Astolfi reports that of the suburban cases, 49% are white, 38% are black, 21% are healthcare workers, and about 42% have pre-existing conditions that make them more susceptible to the virus, though medical and occupational data isnt known for roughly one-third of cases.

Cuyahoga hospitals: Hospitals in Cuyahoga County this week recorded the highest usage of intensive-care beds since the coronavirus outbreak began, Courtney Astolfi reports. Seventy-seven percent of available ICU beds were filled as of Friday, marking an increase of 5 percentage points over last week. Ventilator usage this week increased by 1 percentage point to 33%. Usage of non-intensive care beds at local hospitals remains unchanged from last week, at 70%.

Underlying conditions: The United States may lead the world in known coronavirus-related deaths not only because it is one of the largest countries, but also because it is among the least-healthy among comparable nations when it comes to things like obesity, diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. Rich Exner reports on the research, which shows the United States has higher rates than Europe for heart disease (21.8% to 11.4%), high blood pressure (50% to 32.9%), diabetes (16.4% to 10.9%) and obesity (33.1% to 17.1%), among other factors.

Memorial Day: While traditional Memorial Day commemorations across the state and country have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine marked the holiday Sunday by laying a wreath at the Ohio Statehouse. Jane Morice reports that DeWine wore a cloth mask even though he was alone.

Edgewater Beach: Edgewater Park was so crowded on a sunny, hot Memorial Day that the Cleveland Metroparks closed vehicle access to the beach, Whiskey Island and Wendy Park. Kaylee Remington reported there was limited access to all of the other marinas and yacht clubs.

Surfaces: Wiping surfaces is less important than avoiding crowded indoor gatherings to stop the spread of coronavirus, according to revised guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Julie Washington reports the CDC says now that touching surfaces or objects is not thought to be among the main ways the coronavirus spreads.

Cleveland Hopkins: The city of Cleveland is providing $46 million in federal aid to help buoy Cleveland Hopkins International Airport through a downturn in travel caused by the coronavirus crisis, reports Courtney Astolfi. Twenty million dollars will be used to offset losses in landing fees that airlines pay to use the airport; $18 million will be used to offset losses in concessions; and $8 million will be used to support the airports expenses in 2021.

Federal prison: Attorneys on Friday urged the U.S. Supreme Court to accelerate the process of releasing or transferring hundreds of inmates at the Federal Correctional Institution in Elkton, where nine felons have died from the coronavirus. John Caniglia reports the ACLU is seeking to allow an order from U.S. District Judge James Gwin to go forward.

Coronavirus relief: Although Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says hell prioritize protecting frontline businesses from COVID-related lawsuits when the U.S. Senate drafts its next coronavirus relief bill, that idea is a non-starter with Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, reports Sabrina Eaton. Brown this week argued that the proposal amounts to giving corporations a blank check to abuse workers," and said that he and Sen. Elizabeth Warren will introduce a bill that would extend the amount of time that workers have to take action against companies that violate labor and employment laws during the pandemic.

Cleveland State: Cleveland State University has already lost $8 million dollars this fiscal year during the coronavirus pandemic and could lose more than $37 million, officials estimate. Emily Bamforth reports the university will implement a slew of temporary cost-cutting measures, including four-week staff furloughs, tiered pay cuts for six months, a hiring freeze for 70 open positions and reduced spending.

University of Akron: The University of Akron plans to open residence halls and resume in-person classes for the fall semester after it closed and transitioned to online classes this spring due to the coronavirus crisis. Robin Goist reports that new guidelines will allow for social distancing and other health considerations.

Kent State: Kent State University plans to reopen its campuses for the fall semester after having transitioned to online classes and closing residence halls this spring due to the coronavirus. Robin Goist reports there will be notable differences to the school year, including requiring face masks or coverings, implementing social distancing and offering more online courses.

A new report from Attorney General Dave Yost's office shows that of the 18,638 Ohio children reported missing in 2019, almost 98 percent were eventually found safe. (Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland.com)

Missing children: Nearly 400 children reported missing in Ohio in 2019 weren't found by the end of the year, Jeremy Pelzer reports. Of the 18,638 Ohio children reported missing in 2019, 18,246 almost 98 percent were recovered safely, according to Attorney General Dave Yosts annual Children Clearinghouse Report.

Federal courthouses: All of Northern Ohios federal courthouses will be closed to most of the public until the end of July because of the coronavirus, reports Eric Heisig. For those who do enter, a mask must cover a persons nose and mouth and is required unless a judge or courthouse official says otherwise.

Unemployment: Ohios unemployment rate nearly tripled to 16.8% in April as the state lost 823,700 jobs with many employers shuttered, Rich Exner reports. The unemployment rate is higher than at any point in published state records by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics going back 1976.

Accidental shooting: Malachi Wicks was 16 when he was accidentally fatally shot May 12, reports Adam Ferrise. His short life was filled with tragedy: His mother became ill and died in February, and his best friend, Alianna DeFreeze, was kidnapped on her way to school and murdered in 2017.

Put-in-Bay: Adjustments in seating and spacing inside once-crowded bars and restaurants on Put-in-Bay may be the most visible changes required by health concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic. Susan Glaser has a look at what tourists will find this summer on South Bass Island.

Music Box: The Music Box Supper Club, one of Clevelands popular concert venues and a high-profile presence in on the West Bank of the Flats, is bringing back live music June 19 with its Table for Two series. Seating will be limited and spread out, with at least 12 feet between tables. Performers will be limited to solo acts or duos and they will play on a stage thats 15 feet away from the audience, reports Anne Nickoloff.

House of the week: Everyday feels like a luxury beach vacation at this Euclid home, custom built in 2010, reports Joey Morona. Check out the 4,000-foot open floor plan with a chefs kitchen and two-story great room.

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By: Lifestyle Desk | New Delhi | Published: May 27, 2020 3:00:18 pm Rohit Roys biceps workout is goals. (Source: Rohit Roy/Instagram; designed by Gargi Singh)

Fitness is a commitment, and a sure shot way to not get bored and keep at it is to keep innovating. While it may not sound very convincing to those who are into a disciplined fitness routine, but introducing changes and trying out variations of exercises is considered good for the body. Sharing some much needed fitness inspiration is none other than actor Rohit Roy, who recently gave a glimpse into a typical upper body workout day. Considered one of the fittest in his league, the 51-year-old shared an ultimate biceps workout, albeit with a twist.

The Kaabil actor took to Instagram to share about the workout with a pause that is sure to amp up your daily biceps workout. Check it out below:

Heres what he mentioned: This is one bicep routine which I have invented myself! Nowhere will you get to see it but it blasts your bicep head like nothing else. I call it the #HoldForGold workout! So do your regular speed curl, mix it up with slow reps and fast reps (pulses) and include a dead stop in it. Try it.

As a weight training exercise, bicep curls are known to be extremely important for working out the arms. However, one should be mindful of their pace to avoid injury on the arm muscles. The idea is to lift smoothly and feel the burn. An important aspect of a bicep curl is to not let the elbows move. They must be as close to the body as possible and only the forearm should be moving.

Roys workout, that demands more core stability, is a technique worth trying if you have mastered the regular curl. In the post, he is seen using EZ curl bar which allows more grip. Compared to a straight barbell, EZ curl bar is considered better on the wrists and allows the practitioner to practice with more weight. While performing the slow and fast reps, the actor can be seen holding the bar still for a few seconds in the middle of the reps. This, according to him, this helps increase toning of arm muscles and is a must try for those working to build biceps fast.

For acing the exercise with correct form, one must keep the wrists in the strongest position possible when turning them in towards the body. This ensures stability for the practitioner.

*While holding the EZ curl bar, stand up straight.*Your palms should be facing forward and slightly tilted inward due to the shape of the bar.*Keep the elbows close to the torso; this will be the starting position.*Keep the upper arms stationary but exhale and curl the weights forward while contracting the biceps. Focus on only moving the forearms.*Continue to raise the weight until the biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level.*Hold the top contracted position for a second and squeeze the biceps hard.*Inhale, and slowly lower the bar back to the starting position. This is one repetition.*In between the slow and fast reps, Roy managed to squeeze in a dead stop.*Repeat for recommended number of repetitions.

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For the first time the entire fitness industry can unite across the globe to hijack every social media platform with these two simple messages:

No matter what aspect of the industry we look at we have all taken a hit owners, trainers, group fitness instructors, suppliers, business coaches and associations. No one has escaped COVID 19.

Nevertheless, governments across the globe have consistently allowed exercise as they know it helps the mental health of people. They have opened the door for us and now we must unite and charge through the door.

Additionally, while 20 to 30 or 40% of our members feel safe to return to our clubs there is still a group that dont and together the industry can reinforce that gyms are safe.

Just imagine for a moment IF:

Why cannot this happen?

It can and together we can make it happen!

Now is the time for the fitness industry to call on our troops as we go to battle across the globe to ignite our industry and bring confidence to our product and locations.

Together we have enormous reach, so lets unite on the 1st June to blitz every social media platform!

Every country and even every state are in different stages of opening or even not opening. That is not a reason to not participate in this Call to Arms. Your county, state or even country Politicians might just take notice if there is a ground swell saying gyms are safe. No matter the situation, we all need to show to solidarity and tell our communities that:

The Social Media Attack

On the 1st June every fitness business, supplier, staff member and members post on their social media platforms this message:

If you didn't know:

Gyms and fitness studios are safe and the place to build your:

#gymsaresafe #exerciseismedicine

You can do a static image, a video message, a long post or even a Tic Toc!

The key to this is to use the two hash tags #gymsaresafe #exerciseismedicine, so for 24 hours this is a trending topic across the platforms and the world.

Kept Simple

It is that simple! And meant to be that simple so everyone can do it!

This Call To Arms has deliberately been kept simple, to allow businesses of all sizes to be involved and then add their own brand to it.

There is no website for you to sign to or a lead capture activity for gyms and studios who participate. This is just a coordinated approach to dominating social media for one day!

A grass roots approach to bring attention to the benefits of exercise and that gyms are safe.

Your Actions

Turn the above copy into a relevantly branded image which should be branded with your business logo and website.

Post it on your business social media accounts.

Have every one of your staff to post it on their social media platform on the 1st June.

Ask your super hero members to share it too!

The key is to include to the hash tags: #gymsaresafe #exerciseismedicine

For Your Business

Suggested copy for your team with the image, We care about your health. Your gym/studio/trainer are ready now to help you get healthy and build your immunity. #gymsaresafe #exerciseismedicine

For Your Team

It would be ideal for them to post their own message, rather than share something from the club or studio. Suggested copy for your team with the image, Exercise is important to everyones health. Come and visit me at a [insert gym/studio name]. #gymsaresafe #exerciseismedicineFor Your Members

It would be ideal for the members to post their own message, rather than share something from the club or studio. Suggested copy for your members:

This Is Not A Political Message

The success of this attack must be non-political. We need the #gymsaresafe #exerciseismedicine to organically grow!

You will have more people posting the message when you keep clear of politicising your message.

On June 2nd, you can collect all the data and then send that as a message to your local politicians. But in reality, any person in office will be watching trending topics and if we all deliver the consistent message #gymsaresafe #exerciseismedicine it will be trending.

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Along with not being able to get a haircut or your nails done, being unable to walk through the doors of a gym has been one of the biggest changes during the pandemic and quarantine.

Sure you can work out at home, but there's something to be said about the importance of being around other people in fitness classes or just the weight room.

Many people are turning to fitness and workout apps for their smartphone but which one?

Fitness buffs are known to switch from workout app to workout app. Most fitness apps can get old after a few months regardless of the number of different workouts available.

The smartphone app Zova recently moved to the top of the charts in the app store for several reasons. Zova is very user friendly. It's easy to search for workouts or fitness plans. You can choose from upper body, lower body, core and flexibility plans.

Videos show an instructor giving an example of each exercise and guides you through the workouts which are usually less than 10 minutes long.

As most serious fitness enthusiasts know, it isn't just the workouts getting you in shape, it's a lifestyle, and Zova has courses on weight loss and nutrition with day-by-day instructions to get started from scratch.

A fitness instructor records and releases three new workouts each week.

What really sets it apart is the companion app for the Apple Watch. It tracks steps taken, calories burned and heart rate as the workout plays on the phone. It pulls all of that information into the iPhone's Health app.

As you work out, you can stream your music from Apple or Spotify and see how you're doing by glancing at your watch.

I did find the app seems to be geared more to women but men will find something for them too, especially if they're looking for cardio, core and stretching exercises.

Zova is $60 a year which is more than some fitness apps, but less than others. There is a 7-day free trial. It isn't available for Android devices.

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Affordable Health Insurance Plans for Fitness Professionals

SAN DIEGO, CA (May 21, 2020) - IDEA Health & Fitness Association, the world's leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals since 1982, today announced a partnership with Crystal Bay Insurance Services that offers the industry a program that provides medical and dental coverage for IDEAs 275,000 small business owners and independent contractors.

As the Worlds leading resource for fitness pros, IDEA knows that affordable health insurance can be expensive and difficult to maintain. Year-round enrollment and customized plans provide affordable and flexible plan options.

IDEA is elated to offer a health insurance program designed with fitness professionals in mind, said Amy Boone Thompson, vice president & general manager of IDEA Health & Fitness Association. The timing of this program couldnt be better as much of our industry has been impacted by significant decrease in revenue and loss of jobs. We have reduced many barriers to getting coverage by extending low-cost options with year-round enrollment. IDEA membership is not required. We sincerely hope this program serves the needs of every fitness professional and business owner who is looking for affordable health care.

Some of the benefits in the program include:

Medical and dental plans

Individual and family plans

Affordable and flexible options

Custom plans for small business owners and contractors

Year-round enrollment

Telehealth access

Mobile application for anytime access

CBIS and IDEA Health & Fitness Association are proud of our combined efforts with the goal of providing the value of affordable health coverage to members in this complicated and uncertain time, said Jesseka Fusco, president of Crystal Bay Insurance Services.

To learn more about the various plans, benefits, and enrollment options, please visit http://www.ideafit.com/health-insurance/.

About IDEA Health & Fitness Association

IDEA Health & Fitness Association is the world's leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals and has been for more than 38 years. We deliver world-class content and continuing education to fitness professionals, business owners and allied health professionals via our publications, including the award-winning IDEA Fitness Journal; our fitness, business and nutrition conferences; and hundreds of streaming videos and online courses available on ideafit.com. Additionally, with IDEA FitnessConnect, we host the largest national industry-wide directory, linking over 275,000 fitness professionals to more than 40 million consumers. Through IDEA professionals in over 80 countries, we Inspire the World to Fitness.

About Crystal Bay Insurance Services

Formed in 2015, Crystal Bay Insurance Services has formed alliances with several insurance carriers that include Providence Insurance Company, Chubb, and Colonial Life. Crystal Bay has also contracted with companies that provide hospitalization and surgery benefits as well as direct primary care, telemedicine, and prescription drug coverage. CBIS has spent the last 6 years working with carriers and vendors that are committed to allowing access to meaningful healthcare coverage that people can afford. Our mission has been to give people choice in a marketplace that doesnt seem to offer much flexibility. We want our clients to find security in the fact that they can finally access healthcare benefits that cover the day-to-day medical expense costs they incur and give their family members the ability to see a doctor when in need and know they can afford the coverage. Our health products include medical benefits that range from preventive only coverage to hospitalization and surgery coverage, with a wide range of deductible options for our customers.

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Award-winning program helps businesses offer personalized training via iPhone app

Hopkinton, Mass. May 19, 2020 PrismHR, the leading HR technology software powering payroll, benefits, and HR for businesses across the U.S., today announced that Trainiac, the leading online individualized training platform, is now available to its network of HR service providers, their small business customers, and their worksite employees nationwide through PrismHR Marketplace.

Trainiacs award-winning program is available for iPhone and provides individualized weekly workouts and one-on-one coaching from nationally-certified personal trainers. Trainiac syncs with Apple Health to bring all health stats and activity data from 50+ other apps into view to track overall progress and consistency. Trainers get data-driven insights to adjust to their clients program for optimal results, enabling employees to seamlessly integrate fitness into their busy schedules. Benefits include:

Physical fitness is more important now than ever before as employees grapple with how to start or continue to train while they work remotely, said Jonathan Wall, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at PrismHR. Were thrilled to offer Trainiacs award-winning training platform to our HR service providers and their employees, who are looking for ways to work with their employees on fitness and wellness initiatives during these trying times.

When we created Trainiac, we wanted to give everyone the benefits of having a personal trainer by their side the opportunity for anyone to achieve optimal fitness and wellness. Enabling long term fitness is about convenience, cultivating motivation and feeling supported,said Akshay Ahooja, CEO and co-founder of Trainiac. On behalf of the Trainiac team, were excited to give PrismHRs network the opportunity to build healthy exercise routines and achieve their fitness goals.

About Trainiac

Trainiac is the leading one-on-one personal training fitness platform that connects users with certified trainers. With a mission to empower members to create long-term sustainable fitness patterns, Trainiac has transformed the way people exercise and train through its innovative, custom workout plans. Trainiac offers a variety of workout genres that provides a holistic fitness experience for its members, allowing them to have complete control over the implementation of workouts into their already-busy lives.

About PrismHR

PrismHRs mission is to fuel the growth of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across the U.S. OurHR software, combined with our ecosystem of HR service providers, enables SMBs to manage payroll, benefits, and HR, leveling the playing field with large enterprises. Today, PrismHR software delivers world-class HR services to more than 80,000 organizations and over 2 million worksite employees, processing greater than $80 billion in payroll each year. PrismHR is located in Hopkinton, Mass. For more information, visitwww.prismhr.com.

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker released guidelines Sunday for retailers, manufacturers, barbershops, salons, health and fitness centers, and other businesses that will be allowed to reopen in coming days as the state enters the next phase of its Restore Illinois plan.

In addition to social distancing, wearing masks and hand-washing, Phase 3 of Pritzkers plan includes some specific guidelines for places like gyms, hair salons and day camps:

The governor stressed that as more businesses reopen, the top priority will continue to be the health and safety of Illinois residents and workers, and he urged Illinois residents to continue to take precautions.

Guidelines for Phase 3 as well as toolkits for businesses can be found on the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity website. The governors office estimates about 700,000 Illinois residents will be able to return to work in Phase 3.

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CALGARY, Alberta, May 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Founders Advantage Capital Corp. (TSX-V: FCF) (FAC or the Corporation) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Club16 Trevor Linden Fitness (Club16) is scheduled to re-open its fitness centres effective June 1, 2020. In an effort to ensure the health and safety of staff and members, Club16 has adopted enhanced cleaning measures, implemented a work-out reservation system to reduce club traffic and has reconfigured club equipment to ensure adequate social distancing.

James Bell, President and CEO commented: We are pleased to announce the re-opening of Club16 fitness centres on June 1, 2020 and we are proud of the significant health and safety measures implemented by Club16 management to protect our team and members.

About Founders Advantage Capital Corp.

The Corporation is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange as an Investment Issuer (Tier 1) and employs a permanent investment approach.

The Corporations common shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol FCF.

For further information, please refer to the Corporations website at http://www.advantagecapital.ca.

Contact information for the Corporation is as follows:

NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

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NutriWolfs Darren Anselmo at the grand reopening of the Deer Park location(Photo courtesy of Darren Anselmo)

Not unlike other retail outlets, NutriWolf has been taking it on the chin because of COVID-19 and the closures that have come about by way of Governor Andrew Cuomos NY On Pause Executive Order. Owned by partners Darren Anselmo and Ron Fairclough, this business, with locations in Farmingdale and Deer Park, stocks vitamins and supplements, in addition to selling prepared meals and helping customers achieve their fitness goals. While Anselmo is fighting to keep Nutriwolf afloat, he has been taking the coronavirus situation seriously dating back to the middle of March.

We were one of the first people in our area to use contactless transactions, Anselmo said. Ronnies wife works in the ER and she was one of the first people to tell me how [serious] it was before everyone knew how bad it really was. About March 16, I initiated contactless transactions. We stopped taking cash and only take credit cardswe only take customers credit card numbers. We set up a table near the door, so only one person can stand in the doorway at a time. Early on, people were asking if all this was necessary and if we were taking things a little too far. But I preemptively took those precautions for the safety of my staff and customers as well as my own. It was a little rough.

In navigating this new normal, Anselmo is able to stay open as an essential business, given that he uses an off-site commissary kitchen to create freshly prepared meals, which can be picked up on-site and ordered via Door Dash and Uber Eats. The Farmingdale native is also paying it forward by giving many of these meals to local frontline workers and law enforcement.

We make meals and Ive been donating them every week to local hospitals and police departments to take care of the people on the frontline and do whatever it is I can do, he said. All they get is pizza, and Im not going to knock it because my partner owns a pizzeriabut theyre getting a lot of foods that are not going to help them lose weight. At this point, we want to do what we can helping people on the front lines eat a healthy meal. There is only so much crap you can eat. Were trying to go that route and give them some healthy options.

While his current COVID-19 situation is less than optimal, its just the latest obstacle Anselmo has cleared. A personal trainer for a decade who started participating in bodybuilding competitions in recent years, Anselmos first stab at a business was launched back in 2010 out of the Farmingdale gym Infinity Fitness. Armed with a business management degree from Farmingdale College and his $30,000 life savings, Anselmo was not only victimized by $9,000 worth of Internet fraud in his first year, but wound up getting briefly sidelined after the gym suddenly closed down. The fledgling entrepreneur operated out of a storage facility until meeting his current partner at a New Years Eve party, where the latter proposed they relaunch it as a brick-and-mortar business. While getting everything going was enough of a challenge, Anselmo and Fairclough had to rebrand after getting legally threatened by Monster Energy Drink.

We used to be called Monster Nutritionthat was the original name, Anselmo said. Last year, we got a cease-and-desist legal packet from Monster Energy Drinks lawyers claiming that we infringed on their trademark rights. They actually had the [nerve] to ask me to pay for their lawyer fees for sending the cease-and-desist. But I turned around and asked them to become a partner in the business and get these stores to open up across Long Island. They basically told me to go screw myself.

Guided by a firm belief that positivity is far more contagious than negativity, Anselmo is continuing to spread good vibes while keeping his dream alive.

Im just trying to keep my head above water with this business and do right by my employees at the end of the day, he said. Were not all in the same boat, but were dealing with the same problem.

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